
With builders proactive, new home sales continue growth
Discounts, incentives coax buyers from sidelines as January sees strongest sales pace in nearly a year

Discounts, incentives coax buyers from sidelines as January sees strongest sales pace in nearly a year

New American Funding (NAF), a leading mortgage lender, announced that it is elevating Patty Arvielo to CEO and promoting Christy Bunce from chief operating officer

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Move meets praise from industry groups that have long called for MIP reductions

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Top industry professionals encouraged by recent market developments

American Portfolio Mortgage Corp. (APMC) and Town Square Mortgage (TSM) announced a merger agreement. The combined companies will have a total state license count of 36. Chicago-based

High interest rates persisted in holding down residential construction activity in January, with U.S. housing starts falling 4.5% month over month to a seasonally adjusted

Rocket Companies announced that Bill Emerson will serve as interim CEO while the board of directors undertakes a search for a permanent replacement for the

Rocket Companies is looking at a leadership transition in the summer after longtime CEO Jay Farner announced his intention to retire on June 1. Farner,
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Leader Bank
Arlington, Massachusetts
5 years in business
In 2023, Lauren helped launch Leader Bank’s Cape Cod Mortgage Office, growing the team from #11 to #2 Purchase Lender. Her volume rose over 40% to $40M in 2025. She’s built a thriving business, a new loan office, and raised three kids. She is a rock star!